#PressforProgress<\/a>, following the alarming World Economic Forum\u2019s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report that showed gender parity will only be attainable 200 years from now\u201d said professor Pamela Chrabieh.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\u201cThe cultural event at AUD is a local contribution to this year\u2019s theme. We will gather to motivate the AUD community to think, act and be gender inclusive, and call-to-action for further positive gains for women in Southwestern Asia and North Africa,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
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Still, despite being led by professor Chrabieh, the main contributors are none other than her students. They will be cooking food relevant to the event, initiating activities and creating performances including a short play, poetry recital, and live paintings. The food will include traditional Arabic food such as vine leaves and hummus and also dessert such as cupcakes. Preparations for the even began back in early February so expectations are rather high.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI\u2019m excited to see what the students bring forth because they\u2019re all very passionate feminists,\u201d said Noor Kandil, a student involved with the preparations. \u201cThis event celebrates the cultural background, we honor our ancestors by sharing their food recipes and stories\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
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This event is not just a celebration of women\u2019s accomplishments and feminists\u2019 achievements, but to also engage and educate AUD students on Middle Eastern feminism, what it stands for and its impact of modern society.<\/p>\n
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To take part in the event, visit the E-Lawn from 1-2pm on the 8th of March.<\/p>\n
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Photo Credit: Nelly Mahrous<\/p>\n
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